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SECTION 1 LISTENING
This is the listening section. There are two parts in this section. You will hear each part twice. After each part, you will have a ten-second pause to do.
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer A, B or C for each of the following blanks.
__________ will like the headphones.
Teachers
Dentists
Doctors
The fridge plays music when it is getting __________ .
full
empty
dirty
The 3D TV doesn’t have a __________ .
plug
remote control
power switch
The dishwasher has a __________ on its front door.
picture
radio
TV screen
Lisa thinks the dishwasher __________ very well.
will sell
won’t sell
won’t wash the dishesa
The microwave __________ when the food is ready.
plays music
speaks to you
makes a funny noise
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
I'm sure it's not my fault that Peter found out what we were planning. I don't remember ________ anyone about it.
to tell
being told
having told
to be told
________appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion.
What the Moon
The Moon which
When the Moon
That the Moon
Tim looks so frightened and upset. He ________ something terrible.
must experience
can have experienced
should have experienced
must have experienced
My friend has just bought ________ from a shop on Tran Phu street.
a digital useful alarm clock
an alarm useful digital clock
a useful alarm digital clock
a useful digital alarm clock
________ we have finished the course, we should start doing more revision work.
For now
Now that
Ever since
By now
There are two small rooms in the beach house, ________ served as a kitchen
the smaller of which
the smallest of which
the smaller of them
smallest of that
People who are unemployed can receive the ________.
pension
dole
scholarship
allowance
Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have ________ any solutions.
looked into
thought over
got round to
come up with
The car burst into ________ but the driver managed to escape.
fire
burning
heat
flames
The little boy pleaded ________ his mother not to leave him alone in the dark.
on
in
with
at
It is the recommendation of many psychologists ________ to associate words and remember names.
that a learner uses mental images
that a learner use mental images
that a learner must use mental images
mental images are used
Sarah delivered a/an________appeal to the court and asked for mercy.
sensational
sentimental
emotional
affectionate
Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little ________.
out of use
out of reach
out of turn
out of practice
She ________ modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions.
looks down on
goes in for
fixes up with
catches up with
Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston ________.
for short notice
under short notice
at short notice
to short notice
Many habitats change ________ the types of plants and animals that live there.
with respect to
in respect for
as for
as against
My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.
wore off
broke down
wore out
broke up
________, the catfish is prized for its state.
With ugly look
As looking ugly
As it is looking ugly
Ugly looking as it is
He has been unable to find a job ________ with his ability as an accountant.
appropriate
suitable
requisite
commensurate
We can (56) ________ money on all aspects of our holiday
save
В. keep
С. store
guard
, from where and when to go to how to get to and from the airport; here are some (57) ________
information
В. advice
С. tips
clues
your money when (58) ________ a holiday.
deciding
В. choosing
С. agreeing
electing
For the best deals (59) ________ your holiday between the high and low seasons
book
В. ask
С. order
buya
you could save up to 70% on some holiday (60) ________ while still enjoying good
places
В. sites
С. situations
resorts
weather and other high season (61) ________ and there will be fewer crowds.
A pros
В. advantages
С. favours
drawbacks
It might cost more to get there but once you are there you will (62) ________ less on eating out and getting around as food and transport will be significantly cheaper.
pay
В. cost
С. spend
waste
There are many bus services from (63) ________ cities to airports which are cheaper than trains.
main
В. important
С. great
major
If you go by train book well in (64) ________ to get cheaper tickets and if you do decide to go by car,
ahead
В. before
С. advance
early
book your carparking as soon as possible; some airports offer up to 50% (65) ________ for early bookings.
under
В. below
С. off
over
What does Paul Howells enjoy most about his job?
Dealing with different people.
The range of topics.
His worldwide contacts.
Teaching design skills.
What does Paul mean by ‘a must-see destination’ in paragraph 2?
A website that can no longer be seen.
A website that does not make a charge.
A website that everyone wants to visit.
A website that has been well prepared.
Why did Pete Bennett set up a website on flags?
He knew lots of people shared his interest.
He hoped to make a lot of money.
A web advertiser wanted to sell flags.
He’d been interested in flags for years.
What word can best replace the word “hits” in paragraph 3?
bad effects
beats
attacks
visits
Why did Pete Bennett accept advertising on his website?
To attract more hits.
To add more interest.
To repay the huge fee.
To help him earn some money.
Who are the “clients” in paragraph 4 referred to?
Interested people
Web page designers
Internet providers
Product advertisers
Why do error messages sometimes appear?
People make a mistake in their e-mail address.
People try to put too much on the web page.
People have used a program incorrectly.
People have clicked on the wrong button.
What comment does Paul make about setting up a website?
It is usually fairly easy to do.
You must use a good instruction guide.
It can be quite complicated.
You should rely on your own skills.
What word can best replace the word “script” in paragraph 5?
instruction
picture
handwriting
play
What does Paul’s final sentence suggest about his work?
There’s a lot of money to be made in designing websites.
There are far too many websites on the internet.
There’s a big chance of becoming unemployed.
There are more web page designers than necessary.
